🌟 Key Highlights: Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (HHCA) is a private, co-educational Christian school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the development of students who are prepared for college and for lives of Christian leadership and service.
🏫 Overview
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Type: Private / Independent Interdenominational Christian School
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Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County)
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Grades Served: Kindergarten (K) – 12th Grade
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Enrollment: Varies, typically a smaller to mid-sized student body
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Core Mission: To partner with Christian families in providing a Christ-centered education that equips students with the knowledge, wisdom, and Biblical principles necessary to impact their world for Christ.
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Affiliation: Independent Christian school; often affiliated with Christian associations (e.g., TACS, ACSI).
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Accreditation: Primarily accredited or approved through state and Christian associations.
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Focus: Full K–12 education emphasizing the integration of faith and academics with a focus on college preparation and spiritual growth.
✅ What Makes the School Unique?
HHCA is distinguished by its comprehensive K-12 program, spiritual focus, and structured environment:
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Christ-Centered Worldview: A Biblical worldview is integrated into all academic subjects. Students participate in daily Bible classes and weekly Chapel services, providing consistent spiritual instruction and discipleship.
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Unified K-12 Campus: Serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where older students often mentor younger ones.
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Academic Rigor & College Preparation: Offers a structured, college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students for success in higher education. High school students are prepared for college entrance exams and often have access to honors or advanced placement courses.
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Competitive Athletics Program: Historically known for its exceptionally strong competitive athletics program (the Hawks), particularly in basketball, which often draws student-athletes looking for a supportive academic environment combined with elite training.
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Extracurricular Balance: Provides a balanced program that includes competitive athletics, as well as dedicated programs in Fine Arts and various academic clubs.
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Character Development: High priority is placed on discipline and Christian character development, with all policies designed to reinforce moral integrity and responsible citizenship in every student.
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Small Class Sizes: Maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.
📞 Contact Information
Recess Policies
- Which grades at your school receive daily recess or free break periods?
- How are recess and/or free break periods structured? Timing?
Technology / Device Use
- Are cell phones or other personal devices restricted during the school day? What is the policy?
- What are the consequences for violating technology policies?
- Are there any other technology policies? For example, are there technology controls inside and/or outside of school (e.g., web monitoring, filters, etc.)?
Behavior
- What are the school's behavior policies?
- Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?
A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.
Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):
| Type of Behavior | Typical Consequence / School Response |
| Tardiness / Late to Class | |
| Dress Code Violation | |
| Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules | |
| Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.) | |
| Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort | |
| Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device | |
| Disrespect to Teacher / Staff | |
| Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language | |
| Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct | |
| Minor Property Misuse or Damage | |
| Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online) | |
| Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives | |
| Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission | |
| Physical Aggression / Fighting | |
| Vandalism or Major Property Damage | |
| Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device | |
| Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs | |
| Threatening Behavior or Intimidation | |
| Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object | |
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